Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day in Litchfield County 2024

Free admission for everyone! This Saturday, June 8, is CT Open House Day, and it's the perfect day to discover—or rediscover—the American Mural Project (AMP) with friends and family. Enjoy a tour of the Art of Work indoor mural exhibit, an I Spy game, and Scavenger Hunts. Special family tours will also explore the Summer @AMP kids and teens programs (STEAM, Grow, Dabble in Art, Outdoor Design & Build, Theater, Teen Art Studio, and Music) and AMP's outdoor nature playground.

Free Admission and a copy of the Declaration of Independence!

Join the galleries in Kent, CT for an afternoon of Art talks and events. Free to attend.
2:00pm Jackie Battenfield and Margot Glass at Kenise Barnes Fine Art
3:00pm Nathaniel Aric Galka at Carol Corey Fine Art
4:00pm Michael de Feo at Craven Contemporary 
3-7pm  Opening Reception & Talk, Robert Baras at The Good Gallery
Presidents Show at Kent Art Assocation
 

Camp David is a magical waterfront venue for family vacations, reunions and special events. It features 4 newly remodeled cottages. 

We can offer a free night's lodging and use of waterfront facilities (subject to available dates).
 

June 8th (Saturday) 10:00am – 4:00pm

Join us on June 8th to enjoy FREE ADMISSION during our fourth annual event. Explore the antique tool sale along with the special programs and historic trade demonstrations throughout the day. Experience our newly renovated galleries and beautiful museum grounds!

This event is made possible by generous support from our partners, The Early American Industries Association, Connecticut Open House Day and the  Antique Tools and Trades in Connecticut Association.
 

The Glebe House Museum main floor will be open for self guided tours with docents available to answer questions. Garden volunteers will be available to give tours of the Gertrude Jekyll Garden and share information regarding the current restoration.

Visit the glass blowing studio & gallery located inside the historic stone church built in 1829. Glass blowing workshops are available for all ages 7 years old and up. No experience required. Browse the impressive large gallery showroom on the second floor displaying hand blown glass vessels, furniture, lighting, wall sculptures and paintings by Christine Chaise Greenwood.

The 1840 former Center Schoolhouse has been preserved by the Harwinton Historical Society for about 50 years.  See how children went to school from the 1840 until the 1940s.  Many Harwinton artifacts on display.

KidsPlay is offering 1/2 price admission to all CT Residents during CT Open House Day this year!

Locks and Keys made in Connecticut and around the world.

Restored 1852 Woodruff and Beach Steam Engine will be in operation. Alley House and Toll House Museums will be open along with new History Room.

Also featuring achievements of local exhibitors from World's Fair Chicago 1893 and other World's Fair memorabilia.

Buy 3 Bottles, Tasting of Five is FREE
Buy 12 Bottles, Receive 10% Off
Enjoy glasses of wine and wine slushies!

A chance to find out where T. A. Hungerford is really buried! Also come to look at the rifle made in Harwinton circa 1840 in its original case. Want to see an original copy of the first Hartford Courant from the 1700's? We have one! Lots more local history as well!

Visit the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn about the more than 12,000-year history of ConnecticutΓÇÖs Native American inhabitants. Museum educators and docents will be offering introductory tours of the museum and replicated Algonkian village. Want a deeper dive? Test out your understanding of local Native American history and culture through our ΓÇ£Quest Across QuinnetukutΓÇ¥ trivia game.

This is a Free event. Questions? Please call (860) 868-0518 or email [email protected].

We are offering a museum open house to all from 9am-5pm!

The Naugatuck Railroad will be running trains between Thomaston Station and Fascia's Chocolate Factory in Waterbury all day, with departures scheduled between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Coach tickets are just $10! 

Passengers have the option for a layover to enjoy fun activities at either stop. Fascia's Chocolate Factory is offering free mini-tours and will be hosting vendors and food trucks. You can also purchase an add-on Make-A-Bar experience to create your own treat, or get the VIP Combo package for an exclusive tour of the chocolate factory, Make-A-Bar, and a custom six-piece chocolate box.

At Thomaston Station, guests can get tours of historic rolling stock including a newly restored Maine Central Railroad snow plow. A bounce house and inflatable obstacle course will also be set up at the station.